Braelon Allen or Kaelon Black?
Who to start in Week 5, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.
Week 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 10 at 12:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Braelon Allen
- Rest of season: Braelon Allen — 4 of 8 experts
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Braelon Allen | Kaelon Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 4 of 8 experts rank Braelon Allen ahead · 4 rank Kaelon Black ahead | RB43#35–#48edge | RB45#41–#50 |
| Week 5 | RB17#13–#22edge | RB50#40–#57 |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 14.4edge | 3.8 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 5 #175 overall | 5 #181 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -5 ranks · -15 val | +28 ranks · +64 val |
| Rostered | 80% | 27% |
| Bye | 13 | 8 |
| Status | No injury designation | No injury designation |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 5, Braelon Allen or Kaelon Black?
- Braelon Allen. This week's consensus has Braelon Allen at RB17 (range #13–#22) and Kaelon Black at RB50 (range #40–#57). Projections: 14.4 vs 3.8 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Braelon Allen or Kaelon Black?
- Braelon Allen. Rest-of-season consensus: Braelon Allen RB43 (range #35–#48) vs Kaelon Black RB45 (range #41–#50). 4 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Braelon Allen ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Braelon Allen for Kaelon Black?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Braelon Allen is ranked #175 overall and Kaelon Black #181, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.